Thesaurus
redeem
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of REDEEM
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to do what is required by the terms of <the Little League coach redeemed his promise to take the players out for ice cream if they improved their fielding over the season>
Related Words conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect; accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect; commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform
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to make better in behavior or character <the unfaithful husband made a determined effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his wife and children>
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to make up for (an offense) <quickly redeemed the offending remark with a sincere and unconditional apology>
Related Words compensate, recompense, reimburse, remunerate, repay; amend, correct, rectify, redress; propitiate
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